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May 23, 2012
Spring concert
Students spanned the evolution of the telephone as they performed
Mr. Bell's Magnificent Ringing Machine on the KES stage last week.
The evening included a delightful preschool performance and third
graders demonstrated their newly acquired skill in reading music
and playing the recorder. The instrumental band and students'
chorale and dance performances entertained and inspired all.
With much gratitude and appreciation, we thank our music teacher,
Christine Morton, for a terrific display of the music program she
leads for our students at KES. We also thank Kate Carey for her
vision in set design, Maria Garland for all backstage supervision,
and Melissa Knipes and Peggy Neisner for choreography. Thank you to
all in the KES community for joining us at the annual spring
concert!
Teachers' retreat
Teachers enjoyed new learning at the annual Teachers' Retreat on
Thursday, May 10. Our own occupational therapist, Patty Thomas,
facilitated a workshop for all of us on the use of iPads in the
classroom. This day of training became possible because of
individuals who took over classrooms for the day.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Beth Hike for organizing
classroom coverage and to the following people for covering
classrooms: Courtney Desena, Jen Page, Jennifer Iannantuoni, Laura
McKenna, Shari Borzekowski, Annie Masillo, Susan Clarke, Mary Sell,
Jane Aiken, Michelle Coates Girard and Lori Weirether. Because of
this help, KES teachers walked away with new and exciting ideas and
strategies to incorporate iPads in the classroom and enhance
student learning. Thank you to Phat Italian for a scrumptious
complimentary lunch.
Memorial Day remembrance ceremony
On Friday, May 25, at approximately 1:30 p.m., KES students,
faculty, staff, and guests will gather around the flagpole to
commemorate Memorial Day. Parents and other guests are welcome to
join us!
Nature's classroom
All Windsor Central Supervisory Union sixth graders spent this past
week together at Nature's Classroom in Ocean Park, Maine. Nature's
Classroom provides a unique educational experience for students and
their teachers, offering an extensive and in depth environmental
education. It is a place where students take an active role in
their education by participating in exciting, hands-on,
interdisciplinary classes all week long. Students spend the week
living and learning together, developing a sense of community,
confidence in themselves, and an appreciation for others that
carries over to the school community now and as they move on to
middle school.
New Common Core Standards
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort
coordinated by the National Governors' Association Center for Best
Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School
Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration
with teachers, school administrators, and experts to provide a
clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college
and the workforce. Vermont is one of 48 states to adopt these
standards.
The standards are informed by the highest, most effective models
from states across the country and countries around the world, and
provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what
students are expected to learn. Consistent standards will provide
appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they
live. These standards define the knowledge and skills students
should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will
graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing
academic college courses and in workforce training programs.
Here at Windsor Central, a study group has formed to review and
revise curricula and determine next steps. A new assessment program
to coincide with the Common Core Standards is currently under
development and is scheduled to replace the NECAP in the spring of
2015.
Tick Bites can be serious
Disease carrying deer ticks reside in the Green Mountains. It is
easy for one of these small tick bites to go unnoticed. After a day
spent in the great outdoors, a tub soak and a thorough check, head
to toe, is recommended. Early detection is key in preventing Lyme
Disease.
Note to 2nd grade parents: Thursday was a day spent in the forest
and a tick bite was discovered by one diligent parent.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 25-KES School Board Meeting at 8:15 a.m.
May 25- KES Memorial Day Remembrance @1:30
May 28-Memorial Day/ No Classes
May 31-5th Grade Science Fair
May 31-3rd & 4th grades BBQ & sleepover
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